The United States military and Arab coalition partners began airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria Monday night as part of President Obama’s expanded initiative to combat the terror group. Obama spoke from the White House Tuesday morning, thanking the Arab nations for joining the fight and promising that the U.S. will continue to fight terrorism. Charlie Rose and Norah O’Donnell anchor this CBS News Special Report, with Major Garret reporting from the White House. Source
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Bill Clinton on how to succeed in politics
President Bill Clinton left the White House nearly 14 years ago, but he has never stopped practicing politics. At the tenth annual Clinton Global Initiative in New York, he spoke to Charlie Rose about his political life. Source
COVID-19 pandemic leads to sharp declines in cancer screening, late-stage diagnoses
A year into the pandemic, medical experts are worried about the potential long-term health effects of missed cancer screenings. Mireya Villarreal spoke to two women who experienced late cancer diagnoses. And on “CBS This Morning,” Dr. David Agus explained why Americans should not postpone annual cancer screenings. He also addressed reports that some people who received COVID-19 vaccines are mistaking the side effect of swollen lymph nodes for signs of breast cancer. Source
New York Times review of Shonda Rhimes prompts outrage over racial stereotypes
The first line about the TV creator and producer said, “When Shonda Rhimes writes her autobiography, it should be called “How to Get Away With Being an Angry Black Woman.” Desiree Rogers, CEO of Johnson Publishing Company and former White House social secretary under President Obama, talks to the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts about the outrage from readers and celebrities. Source
Doctor on new AstraZeneca vaccine data, media coverage of pandemic
After U.S. health officials called out AstraZeneca for using “outdated information” in its vaccine trial results, the drugmaker has released updated data showing its vaccine is 76% effective against symptomatic COVID-19. Dr. Leo Nissola spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about whether the change is significant, plus he discusses a study that found U.S. media coverage of the pandemic is more negative than other countries’. Source
Chris Brown’s new album climbing the charts
Chris Brown’s new album “X” is on track to be the artist’s sixth-straight top-ten album. Plus, Pink Floyd is releasing new material for the first time in 20 years. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source
“NCIS: New Orleans” stars on making Big Easy home
The CBS fall lineup has a new “NCIS” spinoff. “NCIS: New Orleans” stars TV veteran Scott Bakula of “Quantum Leap” fame. CBS News’ Suzanne Marques went behind the scenes in New Orleans to meet the cast and check out the latest addition to the smash crime franchise. “NCIS: New Orleans” premieres Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. Source
NCIS star Mark Harmon on show’s new season and New Orleans spinoff
CBS hit crime series NCIS is the most-watched drama in the world, with more than 57 million viewers. Executive producer and star Mark Harmon talks about the upcoming 12th season. Source
Paul McCartney goes meat free on Mondays
Legendary Beatle Paul McCartney is campaigning for people around the world to participate in his “Meat Free Monday” campaign. Also, “Scorpion,” the new drama about geniuses working as security consultants, debuts Monday night on CBS. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment headlines. Source
Gavin Rossdale on new Bush album, “The Voice”
The Bush frontman tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski about his band’s upcoming sixth studio album, “Man on the Run,” and what it was like working with wife Gwen Stefani on “The Voice.” Source